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pro

[proh] / proʊ /


ADVERB
in favor of
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The reigning French Open winner followed her sister, Erika, three years older, onto the pro tour.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 2, 2026

“Rookie” actor Dewan, best known for her breakthrough role in “Step Up” alongside Channing Tatum, will dust off her dancing shoes to compete with pro Val Chmerkovskiy.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 2, 2026

Instead, an old pro had himself a miserable night.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 31, 2026

He's the "aerial assassin" who's widely seen as the best pro wrestler of the last decade, but Will Ospreay is keen to point out that it's not come from him.

From BBC Aug. 30, 2026

“Quid pro quo. Only fair,” I said, pointing to his Mozart ensemble.

From "If I Stay" by Gayle Forman

For decades, college football has prepared athletes for the pros.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 28, 2026

Our roundtable pros size up the trend and offer 10 promising stocks.

From Barron's Aug. 21, 2026

"I'm not here to talk about pros and cons. I am here to talk about how to get things done," he is heard saying.

From BBC Aug. 18, 2026

Investment pros say AI disruption has created a stock picker’s market.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 16, 2026

Zach and Bobby handle it like total pros.

From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove




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